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Hook
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I have opted for the brake pedal lock type device. On my Ford, the steering column, the shifter and the ignition stay locked until the brake pedal is
depressed. So, it basically renders inoperable all of the above and the brakes. It's not an easy thing to hacksaw through as there is virtually no
clearance down there.
Are these considered effective?
Also, I've read that pulling the fuse for the PCM on a diesel is effective, but havent done it yet.
Maybe leave your transfer case in neutral, if you're a four-by-guy? Might take them a while to figure that one out.....
I guess a tow is still a possibility but there are ways of parking with obstructions in front and back that could make this harder.
Just thinking of options....................
[Edited on 7-16-2007 by Hook]
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Al G
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Some good ideas there Hook...There must be some way to lock the brakes with manual pressure and if there is it could be a real answer.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Al G
Some good ideas there Hook...There must be some way to lock the brakes with manual pressure and if there is it could be a real answer.
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There is, Al, and that's what I have. It is a solid metal shaft with a claw that fits over the brake pedal lever. The "foot" of the shaft is jammed
against the firewall just below the steering column. The claw slides up against the level from the foot. Someone would have to be hanging outside of
the cab to be able to try and hacksaw this. But there is still almost no clearance for a hacksaw down there. I guess a battery operated disk-grinder
could be used.
I've read that the brand I have (cant remember the name) is much more solid than the Club brand of brake lock. I got it at a Kragen's.
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805gregg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I have opted for the brake pedal lock type device. On my Ford, the steering column, the shifter and the ignition stay locked until the brake pedal is
depressed. So, it basically renders inoperable all of the above and the brakes. It's not an easy thing to hacksaw through as there is virtually no
clearance down there.
Are these considered effective?
Also, I've read that pulling the fuse for the PCM on a diesel is effective, but havent done it yet.
Maybe leave your transfer case in neutral, if you're a four-by-guy? Might take them a while to figure that one out.....
I guess a tow is still a possibility but there are ways of parking with obstructions in front and back that could make this harder.
Just thinking of options....................
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I actually found 2 fuses I could pull to stop starting, the only problem was opening th fuse box to take it out, this way I can disconnect 2 starting
circuts with the pull of a plug. And I get decals that identify my anti-theft system, with 3.5 mil units out there a good thief will know. I'll keep
you posted or beg for a ride.
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Hook
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These anti-theft firms need to come out with a sticker that says "Rosarito Beach Proven" or "Ensenada Proven". 
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Check out my post on page 2. I recently had a Rvelco anti theft device installed on my Liberty. They claim 3.5 million installed and no thefts, $ 400
cheap insurance. |
How much was the install alone?
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805gregg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Check out my post on page 2. I recently had a Rvelco anti theft device installed on my Liberty. They claim 3.5 million installed and no thefts, $ 400
cheap insurance. |
How much was the install alone? |
They came out to my house and installed it for $399
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
They came out to my house and installed it for $399 |
I don't understand. How does this work? http://www.ravelco.com/
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There is a plug with 16 pins that goes onto a recepticle on the dash, two of the starting system wires go to 4 of those connections. The plug
completes the circut. Without the plug you have quite a few combinations of pins to connect. The wires from the recepticle are metal shielded to the
firewall and clamped on the outside.
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I got one of those alarms with a pager. It tells me, up to a 1/2 mile away, that the alarm is going off. I hate to leave my rig so far away, but
occasionally we stay in a hotel somewhere and I can't park it inside the bedroom. It does signal my remote pretty far away, but I don't know that it
can't be defeated.
Supposedly, if there's no power to the battery and the alarm wasn't turned off, the car can't be started....
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